Girl, 9, hit by car and taken to hospital in Nelson

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

A nine-year-old girl was hit by a car on Brunswick Street in Nelson and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A nine-year-old girl was taken to hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a car on Brunswick Street in Nelson on 17th October just before 1.50pm. The collision occurred next to Walverden Park on a busy section of road. Three police vehicles and an ambulance attended the scene, and cordons were put in place to prevent traffic movement.

Lancashire Police said: "Our officers attended and found that a car had been in collision with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a nine-year-old girl, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment."

Police are appealing for information. Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Lancashire Police on 101, quoting log 0708 of 17th October.

How it is being reported

• Girl (nine) hurt after road traffic collision in Nelson's Brunswick StreetThe incident occurred on Brunswick Street in Nelson at 1-49pm on Saturday, with police urging anyone with information to come forward and contact 101, quoting log 0708 of 17th October.Burnley Express · 18 Oct, 10:23
• Girl, 9, taken to hospital after collision with car in NelsonA nine-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Nelson.Lancashire Telegraph · 17 Oct, 19:20

In this story: Lancashire Police · Nelson · Brunswick Street · Walverden Park

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